Hyundai Repair: Head gasket repair, head gasket repair, bolt torque specifications
QuestionI am replacing my head gasket on my 2000 hyundai tiburon. Its a 2.0L and I need the head bolt torque specifications and the bolt order so that I can put in my head bolts properly. Do you think you can help me because nobody else seems to know and I cannot wait 4 to 6 weeks for a repair manual to come in. There are 10 head bolts if that helps any.
Answer8 4 2 5 9
X X X X X
------> TRANSMISSION END OF ENGINE
X X X X X
10 6 1 3 7
1. Tighten the 8mm hex bolts to 22 ft-lb. and the 10mm hex bolts to 26 ft-lb. in the order in the diagram above.
2. Tighten each bolt another 60 degrees (1/6 turn).
3. Tighten each bolt another 60 degrees.
If the issue was due to overheating, you may wish to check the flatness of the cylinder head. I've not seen a head gasket fail due to overheating on this engine without the head being warped beyond repair.
You can see the factory service manuals at www.hmaservice.com. You'll need to register for a free acccount, and the site requires Internet Explorer. Although I'm happy to answer your questions, you can get many answers without waiting at all once you have the account.